thanks for the replies, gentlemen; no fluid leaks on either the driveway nor on my shoe; so I don’t know where that fluid went to, but I’m sure it will turn up eventually. There was a bit (+/- 1/2oz) of oil on the ground but it wasn’t breakfluid, more like motor oil? Its possible that the clutch plate could be sticking to the slave cylinder, because when I pump the pedal (it has started to happen again since) the pressure comes right back (?jiggled loose). This is worrisome because the slave cylinder is hidden and it gets expensive to search around and to replace both cylinders - no extended warranty. Like the oil, I am sure something will become apparent soon; I’ll keep you informed.